Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami

Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami by Kitagawa Utamaro
Artist
Kitagawa Utamaro
Style
Ukiyo-e
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Freer Gallery of Art
"Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami" is a captivating ukiyo-e painting from the late 18th century that depicts a lively nighttime scene illuminated by moonlight. Rendered with delicate ink on fine paper, the artwork captures the festive atmosphere of a genre painting scene associated with the Dozo Sagami area. Its intricate details and vibrant compositions evoke the joyful revelry under the moon, aligning with the themes of natural beauty and human festivities central to Utamaro's genre. This painting, along with others like Yoshiwara no Hana and Fukagawa no Yuki, exemplifies the artistry of ukiyo-e and its ability to portray fleeting moments of urban life.

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